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玻璃工業用矽砂全球市場-2024年至2029年預測Global Silica Sand Market - Forecasts from 2024 to 2029 for Glass Industry |
玻璃產業矽砂市場預計在預測期內(2024-2029年)複合年成長率為8.24%。
玻璃生產需要二氧化矽。矽砂富含二氧化矽和二氧化矽,是玻璃製造的重要原料。然而,並不是所有的砂資源都可以用於玻璃生產,現實更加嚴峻:每年使用的500億噸砂中,只有1%適合玻璃生產。
所使用的矽砂決定了玻璃的質量,包括其耐用性、強度和透明度。在製造汽車擋風玻璃等產品時,僅使用優質矽砂非常重要。該玻璃符合汽車擋風玻璃的最高視覺標準。
選擇用於玻璃製造的矽砂時要考慮的另一個重點是化學性質,化學性質根據瓶子的類型而變化。例如,牛奶瓶和伏特加酒瓶是無色透明的,沒有綠色調。啤酒瓶有棕色或綠色兩種,棕色玻璃可以更好地防止紫外線傷害。嚴格控制氧化鐵、鉻、鋯石和金屬(包括氧化鋁)的含量,以確保矽砂符合玻璃製造商和最終客戶的標準和期望。
因此,根據GTAI(德國貿易投資署)的數據,2021年德國汽車製造商生產了超過1500萬輛汽車。 2021年,德國製造商將組裝超過310萬輛乘用車和351萬輛商用車,使德國成為歐洲最大的汽車製造國。儘管如此,2024年印度乘用車、商用車、三輪車、二輪車和四輪車的產量將為28,434,742輛(根據印度品牌股權基金)。
此外,隨著汽車變得越來越複雜,玻璃在其中的比例也在增加。 ADAS(高級駕駛輔助系統)仍然主要基於相機和感測器,其中通常包括玻璃零件。此外,更大的玻璃面積也用於外觀和駕駛視野,如當前汽車設計中所見。
再者,電動車領域雖然比較新,但也與矽砂的間接使用有關。因此,隨著電動車產量的增加,傳統汽車的需求也會增加,這也將有利於汽車玻璃領域的矽砂。中國繼續主導電動(和燃料電池)卡車和巴士的製造和銷售。 2022年,中國將銷售5.4萬輛新型電動客車和5.2萬輛新型電動中重型卡車,分別佔中國總銷量的18%和4%,約佔80%和85%。
整體而言,玻璃替代售後市場對矽砂的需求量很大。事故、故意破壞和正常磨損促進了玻璃維修和更換業務的成長。
此外,玻璃產業新最終產品的開發,例如自潔玻璃和節能嵌裝玻璃,需要具有特定性能的矽砂。這種專用玻璃需要優質矽砂才能達到適當的性能特性。
全球建設產業蓬勃發展,這是矽砂市場的主要促進因素。幾個相互關聯的因素正在推動這種快速擴張。例如,都市化和人口擴張是重要原因。隨著城市規模和人口密度的成長,對住宅和商業空間的需求也增加。結果是建設活動激增。投資加拿大的基礎設施項目是政府支持各部門的一種方式。此外,該計劃還致力於為加拿大人提供強大、永續和多元化的社區,並提供更好、可靠和現代化的服務,使人們的生活更加輕鬆。該計劃的資金約為 330 億美元,並得到加拿大住宅、基礎設施和地區部與各省和地區之間雙邊協議的支持。同時,交通網路、醫院、學校和公共建築等強大基礎設施的建設需要大量的混凝土和玻璃,這些都高度依賴矽砂。
政府行為也具有重要影響。基礎設施發展措施、經濟適用住宅政策和政府補貼都極大地推動了建築活動。此外,全球化,包括房地產和計劃外國直接投資的增加,正在促進建設產業的整體擴張。據此,美國人口普查局政府統計數據公佈了2024年4月的許可證資料,新建住宅許可證數量為1440萬套,竣工房屋數量為1623萬套。摘要,都市化、人口成長、經濟擴張、政府支持和全球化的結合創造了對矽砂等建材的強勁且持續的需求。
預計亞太地區將成為全球玻璃用矽砂市場的主要市場。有幾個關鍵因素促成了快速擴張。首先,該地區在中國、印度和韓國的引領下正在快速工業化。這種產業擴張創造了建築、汽車、電子設備等各行業對玻璃的龐大需求。此外,中國的「十四五」規劃重點在於交通、能源、水利系統和都市化等新型基礎建設計劃。據預測,「十四五」期間(2021-2025年)新基建投資總額將超過27兆元(4.2兆美元)。
此外,根據上海市人民政府的資料,2023年中國電力零售額將達3,050億美元,成長率為4%,2024年將上升至5%。
其次,由於都市化、可支配收入增加和大型政府基礎設施計劃,亞太地區的建築業正在擴張。建設活動的增加增加了對玻璃產品的需求並增加了矽砂的使用。此外,印度、中國等國家汽車工業快速發展,對汽車玻璃零件的需求不斷增加。同樣,根據印度品牌股權基金會(IBEF)的統計,2023會計年度印度汽車產量將達到2,390萬輛,包括乘用車和商用車。
此外,該地區對可再生能源(尤其是太陽能)的日益關注正在推動太陽能電池板製造中使用的矽砂的需求。鼓勵工業成長和基礎設施計劃的政府政策為矽砂產業的蓬勃發展提供了環境。儘管存在環境法規和供應鏈中斷,但該地區也是市場參與企業可以透過擴張到新興市場、優先考慮永續性和形成策略聯盟來增加資本的地區。
The global silica sand market for the glass industry is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.24% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
Silicon dioxide is required for glass manufacture. Silica sand, rich in silica or silicon dioxide, is a vital raw material in glass manufacturing. However, not all sand resources can be considered usable for the manufacture of glass, and the reality is even bleaker: Only 1% of the 50 billion tons of sand used every year is considered fit for glass manufacture.
The silica sand used dictates the quality of the glass in terms of durability, strength, and clarity. It is crucial to utilize only high-quality silica sand when manufacturing items like car windscreens. This glass fulfills the best vision standards for automobile windscreens.
Another important consideration when selecting silica sand for glassmaking is its chemistry, which varies depending on the kind of bottle. Milk and vodka bottles, for example, are colorless and free of green tinges. Beer bottles are often brown or green, with brown glass providing better protection against UV radiation damage. The levels of iron oxide, chrome, zircon, and metals (including alumina) are closely managed to guarantee that the silica sand satisfies the criteria and expectations of both the glassmaker and the end customer.
Thus, the German manufacturers of automobiles fabricated more than 15 million units, according to the GTAI (Germany Trade & Invest), in 2021. More than 3.1 million passenger cars and 3,51,000 units come from commercial automobiles assembled in Germany's manufacturing industries in 2021, which shows that Germany is Europe's largest automotive manufacturing industry. Nonetheless, in fiscal year 2024, India produced 2,84,34,742 units of passenger vehicles, CVs, three-wheelers, two-wheelers & Quadricycle, as per the India Brand Equity Fund.
In addition, it can also be averred that as automobiles have become complex, the proportion of the glass in a car has also risen. Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) are still based primarily on cameras and sensors, among which there are often glass parts. Moreover, as is seen in current car designs, larger glass portions are also used for looks and to drive visibility.
Furthermore, even though the EV segment is relatively new, it relates to the indirect use of silica sand. Hence, when EV manufacturing rises, so does the requirement for conventional vehicles, which in turn benefits silica sand in the automotive glass sector. China continues to dominate the manufacture and sales of electric (and fuel cell) trucks and buses. In 2022, 54,000 new electric buses and 52,000 electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks were sold in China, accounting for 18% and 4% of its overall sales and about 80% and 85% of global sales, respectively.
Comprehensively, silica sand is in high demand in the glass replacement aftermarket. Accidents, vandalism, and normal wear and tear contribute to the growth of the glass repair and replacement business.
Moreover, the development of new finished goods in the glass industry, such as self-cleaning glass and energy-conserving glazing, calls for silica sand with certain characteristics. Both of these specialized glass varieties need good-quality silica sand to achieve the right performance characteristics.
The construction sector is undergoing a global boom, which is a main driver of the silica sand market. Several interrelated factors fuel this fast expansion. For instance, urbanization and population expansion are significant causes. As cities grow in size and population density, so does the need for housing and commercial space. This results in a spike in construction activity. Investing in Canada's infrastructure program is one of the ways the government supports various sectors. Moreover, the program also deals with strong, sustainable, and diverse communities for Canadian people and the availability of better, reliable, and updated services to make people's lives easier. The program funds are about USD 33 billion and have been received through two-party deals between Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada and every province and territory. Concurrently, the construction of strong infrastructure, such as transportation networks, hospitals, schools, and public buildings, demands large amounts of concrete and glass, which are largely reliant on silica sand.
Government actions also have an important influence. Infrastructure development initiatives, affordable housing policies, and government subsidies all greatly boost building activity. Furthermore, globalization, which includes increased foreign direct investment in real estate and infrastructure projects, contributes to the overall expansion of the construction industry. In line with this, government statistics from the US Census Bureau presented permit data for April 2024, which included a total permit of 14,40,000 and the completion of 16,23,000 for new residential constructions. To summarise, combining urbanization, population increase, economic expansion, government backing, and globalization has resulted in strong and continuous demand for building materials such as silica sand.
The Asia Pacific region is expected to become a major market in the worldwide silica sand market for the glass sector. Several significant factors contribute to the quick expansion. Firstly, the area is rapidly industrializing, with China, India, and South Korea leading the way. This industrial expansion generates enormous demand for glass in various industries, including construction, automotive, and electronics. Moreover, China's 14th Five-Year Plan focuses on new infrastructure projects in transportation, energy, water systems, and urbanization. According to projections, the total investment in new infrastructure during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) will be over 27 trillion yuan (USD 4.2 trillion).
Moreover, according to the Shanghai Municipal People's Government data, the retail sales of China's consumer electronics were USD 305 billion in 2023, with a 4% growth rate, and in 2024, the rate rose to 5%.
Secondly, Asia Pacific's construction sector is expanding due to urbanization, increased disposable incomes, and large government infrastructure projects. This increase in construction activity raises demand for glass goods, hence increasing silica sand usage. Furthermore, the automotive sector in nations such as India and China is rapidly increasing, resulting in an increased need for glass components in automobiles. Similarly, as per the statistics gathered from the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), organizations considering vehicle manufacturing in India for both passengers and commercial vehicles reached 23.90 million for the financial year 2023.
Furthermore, the region's growing emphasis on renewable energy, notably solar power, is pushing demand for silica sand, which is used in solar panel manufacture. Government policies encouraging industrial growth and infrastructure projects offer an enabling environment for the silica sand industry to thrive. While environmental rules and supply chain disruptions exist, the area also allows market participants to capitalize by expanding into developing markets, prioritizing sustainability, and forming strategic alliances.